Top Rankings
Benjamin Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 104 students in Benjamin Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
51±¬ÁÏ in Benjamin Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,303 Schools
# Students
104 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Benjamin Independent School District, which is ranked #370 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#367 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
40%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
55%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,192 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,760 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 76% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,192
$13,398
Spending / Student
$32,760
$14,129
Best Benjamin Independent School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 E Hayes St
Benjamin, TX 79505
(940) 459-2231
Benjamin, TX 79505
(940) 459-2231
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benjamin Independent School District?
Benjamin Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 104 students.
What is the rank of Benjamin Independent School District?
Benjamin Independent School District is ranked #370 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benjamin Independent School District?
55% of Benjamin Independent School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benjamin Independent School District?
Benjamin Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Benjamin Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,760 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 76% over four school years.
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